Luminary Hospice
Carmel, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151655)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 814-6190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Luminary Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Luminary Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office in Hamilton County.
Yes, Luminary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151655, since April 5, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luminary Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Carmel, Indiana, and surrounding communities in Hamilton County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2023, and holds CCN 151655. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data available for this profile.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Luminary Hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Of those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care-related processes are followed, Luminary Hospice scored 99.32, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported that 75.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the visits-near-death measure. A care index score of 7 was also reported by CMS.
Luminary Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 63 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Carmel office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of this profile. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Luminary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151655, since April 5, 2023), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 88% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend Luminary Hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luminary Hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.32, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Luminary Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided for this listing; families can check Medicare Care Compare or call (317) 814-6190 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luminary Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal prognosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This was not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Luminary Hospice at (317) 814-6190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Luminary Hospice directly at (317) 814-6190 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to begin care — all worth confirming directly with Luminary Hospice at (317) 814-6190.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Luminary Hospice (CCN 151655) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151655?state=IN to confirm current ratings and measures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.